Celebrating 20 Years

Online Trading Academy has its roots in the largest trading floor in the Western US, founded in 1997 by Eyal Shahar. Independent traders needed training to be successful in their investments, and soon a teaching model was born. By 2001 trading had transitioned to the web and we became 100% devoted to education. From a single location in Irvine, CA, today we’ve grown to 40 worldwide campuses and a worldwide online presence, and over 250,000 people have experienced OTA workshops and benefited from our mission: Enriching lives worldwide through exceptional financial education.

Irvine, CA, October 8, 2014 - Online Trading Academy celebrated their 2014 outstanding instructors and education centers at the Real Impact International Conference during the Awards Banquet on October 7, 2014 at the Fairmont Hotel in Newport Beach, California.

Joann Farley, an Online Trading Academy Education Program Manager and Instructor, received the Mike McMahon Instructor Peer Excellence Award, which is voted and determined by peer instructors.
Debbie Hague, an Online Trading Academy Master Instructor, won the Instructor of the Year Award.
The award's criteria were based on the nominees’ dedication to excellence, teamwork, involvement, commitment, contribution, and representation to the trading and investing education provided.

Two-time winner, Rehman Moldedina was presented with the 2014 Center’s Choice Award.
Each Online Trading Academy global education center votes for the instructor who had a positive impact working with the students by providing them with an exceptional educational experience.
The award is also based on the contribution this individual made to enhance the center’s team values.

“It was an honor to present these awards to Joann Farley, Debbie Hague, and Rehman Moldedina,” said Sam Seiden, Chief Education Officer for Online Trading Academy.
“The award recipients are a reflection of the real impact and distinction we strive for in each of our education centers worldwide.”

Online Trading Academy Irvine was named the 2014 Instructor’s Choice Award for having a staff that provides quality education and a positive atmosphere.

These honors are presented annually by Online Trading Academy, which recognizes instructors and academic centers for their commitment and efforts to enriching the lives of Online Trading Academy students.

About Online Trading Academy

Online Trading Academy helps their students take control of their financial future.
Their patented Core Strategy empowers investors and traders to make smarter investment decisions.
Students learn under the guidance of experienced traders in a hands-on, learn-by-doing classroom setting.
In the Core Strategy course, students learn trading skills and then practice trading live, in the classroom, without paying commissions or risking their own capital, by using Online Trading Academy’s money.